Hello bonsai
Optimized for streamlined workflow management and client interaction
We’ve tried loads of tools and seen how Allocadia can transform project management. It automates the dull tasks, boosts communication, and syncs data. This leads to smoother projects and better teamwork.
After thorough testing and real-world use, we’ve put together a list of the top project management tools that work well with Allocadia. We checked each one for compatibility, features, and how it boosts project management workflows with Allocadia.
Pros | Cons |
All-in-One Platform | Limited Customization Options |
Intuitive User Interface | Higher Price Point |
Automated Administrative Tasks | Restricted Third-Party Integrations |
We appreciate Bonsai for its streamlined project management capabilities that are particularly beneficial for freelancers and small teams. Its integration of project management with client management and invoicing tools allows for a seamless workflow, ensuring that all project elements are well-organized and easily accessible. This consolidation helps in improving efficiency and reducing the time spent switching between different tools.
Another reason we find Bonsai appealing is its user-friendly interface that simplifies the management of projects, tasks, and client communication all in one platform. The tool’s ability to automate and customize invoicing and accept payments makes it not just a project management software but a comprehensive business management solution. This is especially useful for professionals who juggle multiple projects and clients, as it helps keep everything organized and accessible.
Pros | Cons |
Adobe integration | Steep learning curve |
Managing large projects | Not for small businesses |
Document proofing | Mobile App |
Applying modern work management with Adobe Workfront is easy due to a centralized taskboard, convenient reports and processes, and more. We’ve found all the features here are essential to promoting efficiency, collaboration, and overall productivity across teams. In our experience, Workfront has revolutionized workforce management, thanks to a user-friendly interface for optimizing business growth.
Workfront has various plans, but no upfront pricing is available. As a project management tool, we’ve found Workfront to empower teams effectively. It can integrate other tools to aid in collaboration, strategy planning, and content creation for fine-tuning workflow. For any business looking to expedite workflows when operating more complex projects, this is a must thanks to advanced project management capabilities and customizable workflows.
Pros | Cons |
Ease of use | Limited free plan |
Customization | Reporting |
work process centralization | Slow at times |
For project management and social collaboration, look no further than Podio. Among a range of features, we really like the ability to create customer applications to meet specific business requirements. All this is supplied without managers needing to have any technical skills. A standout feature for us is the Podio App Market where users can access hundreds of free apps, all built by Podio and meeting specific industry and management requirements.
Podio is also fully scalable, offering a range of plans depending on the size of the business. These begin at $9/user/month for the basic plan. Collaboration is key here too, and we like the Facebook-style look of the interface for easy learning. File management, instant messaging, and video chat help to improve in-team communications. However, for us, it’s the app-building capabilities that set Podio apart, making it a solid option for smaller businesses requiring customization features.
Pros | Cons |
Easy to use | Limited Budgeting & invoicing |
Customization | Search results |
Workload management | Missing some keyfeatures |
Great for mid-sized to large teams and businesses, Wrike is a cloud-based project management platform. One aspect we particularly value in Wrike is its support for remote work, combining Gantt charts, calendars, and workload views on a custom dashboard.
A free plan is available for teams starting out, or plans start at $9.80/user/month. Overall, we like the layout of Wrike a lot as it has smart structuring for folders and tasks, as well as auto-assignment options. There are tailored templates, and proofing tools via an Adobe extension to further improve workflow. It’s also integrateable with multiple tools including Dropbox, Slack, SalesForce, and more, on an open API. We found this is a great option for a range of use-cases including marketing, creative, and IT teams and companies.
Pros | Cons |
Customizable | Unboarding time |
Work automation | No real-time tracking |
Very Affordable | Limited history log |
This work execution platform is a collaboration tool offering a familiar spreadsheet-style interface. While offering nothing new, we found the familiarity to be incredibly helpful in making this a fast and easy learning curve for all users. Smartsheet has features such as resource management, task management, file sharing, and timeline tracking for enhanced workflow throughout all areas of the business.
Starting at $7/user/month, Smartsheet is a fairly priced platform with excellent features. For us, the improved collaboration options such as project tracking, and improved visibility enhance efficiency in the workplace. All projects and plans can be easily shared so that the entire team knows what the project status is, thus keeping everyone on track. For companies looking for consistency, then Smartsheet is a strong solution. It meets that need through apps and desktop interfaces allowing full project access anywhere at any time.
Pros | Cons |
User Friendly | Very limited free plan |
Customizable | Set up time |
Lots of integrations | Slow at times |
For companies and businesses at the smaller end of the scale looking for a cloud-based project management solution, we think Airtable is a great option. It’s mostly geared toward data organization and some collaborative tools. To do this, it uses a recognizable spreadsheet format where data can be linked together, for instance inventory items to vendors.
Depending on the plan, there are different prices for Airtable. However, it’s free for 1000 records/base or starts at $20/user/month for 50,000 records/base. For access across multiple devices and operating systems, Airtable is a great solution as we found it’s fully compatible. We liked that the mobile interface simply scales the spreadsheets down to tappable cards for easy access and reading. A key benefit for us in Airtable is the way it can be integrated with other services. Additionally, all tables are sharable, allowing users to track who and what changes have been made. A unique chat tool within documents allows for increased collaboration for efficient task completion rates.
Pros | Cons |
Good free plan | Steep learning curve |
Integrations | Mobile App |
Reporting | Email notifications |
This is one of the more comprehensive project management tools we’ve come across. Asana has a range of technical features all designed to enhance team collaboration and workflow. It’s user-friendly, and is powerful enough to meet the needs of all business sizes. A key feature we like is the integration capability, seamlessly joining with third-party apps such as Google Sheets, Adobe Creative Cloud, Harvest, Dropbox, and many more. We found that these integrations go a long way towards enhancing a range of areas such as reporting, communications, file sharing, and coordinating.
Asana starts at $10.99/user/month and can be scaled up to Enterprise level if needed. We like the overall functionality of Asana too, as it can track project progress, evaluate timelines, set budgets, and more. For us, Asana really stands out as an effective project management tool, driving productivity. Businesses looking to optimize their team output and collaboration would do well to implement this for everything from daily task to strategic planning.
Pros | Cons |
Perfect for online meetings | Difficult third-party implementation |
Microsoft integrations | Performance issues |
Easy to use | Limited channels |
A cloud-based group chat solution, we’ve found Microsoft Teams enables greater team collaboration across a range of documents. It has several key features that really appeal to us, especially messaging and conferencing. These communication tools include online meetings, web conferences, calling, and more. It can also work well in collaboration with Microsoft 365 apps.
Microsoft Teams comes with Microsoft Office 365 subscriptions, though premium plans start at $4/user/month. Our experience with Microsoft Teams demonstrates its efficacy when it comes to maintaining positive and instant communication across all team members. With additional features such as assistant bots, conversation search, and the ability to integrate with a wealth of third-party apps like Trello, GitHub, and Delve, Microsoft Teams proves itself a strong communication platform for businesses of any size.